A late-night crash which closed a road near Witham has left one man dead.

A silver Fiesta and a blue BMW 520 left the road in a collision yesterday (October 10), with the fiesta ending up in a bush on Blue Mills hill in Wickham Bishops.

The driver of the Fiesta, a man in his 30s, died at scene.

Since the crash, a large number of arrests have been made, including a 21-year-old man from Terling, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The road has remained shut for the majority of today following the accident while police investigate.

This is everything we know regarding the Wickham Bishops crash

When did the crash happen?

There is a police cordon at both ends of the road

The accident happened at 11pm last night.

The road was closed after police arrived at the scene and a cordon was put in place.

At the time of writing, the road had still not re-opened.

Where did it take place?

The accident happened along Blue Mills Hill in Wickham Bishops, which is close to Witham and near to the A12 carriageway.

It happened at a curve in the road, with the Fiesta coming to rest in a hedge.

Blue Mills Hill (Image: Google)

Blue Mills Hill connects Maldon Road, Witham Road and Mogg Lane. It was closed from the Mogg Lane junction through to Maldon Road.

Who has been arrested and why?

Police believe a white Vauxhall Astra could have been connected to the BMW as a convoy.

A man in his 30s was killed and pronounced dead at the scene.

A 21-year-old man from Terling, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, failing to report a collision, perverting the course of justice, and escaping lawful custody.

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An 18-year-old woman from Witham, and an 18-year-old woman from Colchester were also arrested along with a 17-year-old boy, from Maldon on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink or drug driving.

It was also confirmed that a 54-year-old woman, from Terling, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All five suspects remaining in police custody.

What do police need to know?

Essex Police closed the road (Image: Essex Live)

Police continue to appeal for witnesses who may have been in or around the area at the time of the RTC – anyone with information or dash cam footage should email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (collision.appeals@essex.pnn.police.uk).

How the events of Wickham Bishops fatal crash unfolded

11pm - two cars collided

3am - Inspector at the scene

Inspector Rob Brettell tweeted: "I'm currently on scene and managing a serious and complex ongoing investigation following a collision on Blue Mills Hill in Wickham Bishops.

"The road is closed and is likely to be closed well into the afternoon, please avoid the area and take alternative route."

4.30am - Police announce road closed for the day

Essex Police announced the road will be closed until 3pm as a "potential crime scene" needed investigation work.

Four people were arrested

A 21-year-old man from Terling, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, failing to report a collision, perverting the course of justice, and escaping lawful custody.

An 18-year-old woman from Witham, and an 18-year-old woman, from Colchester were also arrested along with a 17-year-old boy, from Maldon, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink or drug driving.

Another person arrested

It was then confirmed that a 54-year-old woman, from Terling, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

If you have any information please call us on 101 quoting incident 1405 of October 10 or email collision.appeals@essex.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.